Nursing Workforce Readiness: Systemic Infection Response
SimXA 68-year-old male presents to the Emergency Department with a 4-day history of worsening cough, fever, and shortness of breath. Family reports the cough is productive of yellow sputum, and they note poor appetite and increasing confusion. Despite initial EMS oxygen administration, the patient's condition deteriorated en route, exhibiting persistent...
A 68-year-old male presents to the Emergency Department with a 4-day history of worsening cough, fever, and shortness of breath. Family reports the cough is...
Team Dynamics During Patient Escalation
Nationwide Children's HospitalRiley is a young patient who is experiencing agitation while in the emergency department. The case will revolve around managing their agitation through team-based approach.
Riley is a young patient who is experiencing agitation while in the emergency department. The case will revolve around managing their agitation through team-based approach.
Heat Stroke Pain Management in an Adult
Mount Saint Mary's UniversityThe patient is a 19-year-old male patient admitted to the ED for dehydration and fluid/electrolyte imbalances due to heat exhaustion. The patient has been stabilized but the nurse reports that he was complaining of general fatigue & a mild headache. He was given acetaminophen 650 mg PO about 3 hours...
The patient is a 19-year-old male patient admitted to the ED for dehydration and fluid/electrolyte imbalances due to heat exhaustion. The patient has been stabilized...
Pharmacotherapy of Endocarditis and Septic Shock
University of Pittsburgh School of PharmacyA 46-year-old man with a history of prosthetic mitral valve replacement presents to the emergency department with fevers and hypotension. The Learner will identify their diagnosis on rounds and guide the team’s treatment plan as well as communicate that plan with the patient’s family.
A 46-year-old man with a history of prosthetic mitral valve replacement presents to the emergency department with fevers and hypotension. The Learner will identify their...
Acute Myocardial Infarction
Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje (SENA)Female patient, 55 years old attends Emergency Department with chest pain that started 2 hours ago and radiates to arm, neck and jaw. Participants are expected to recognize inferior STEMI by history, exam, and EKG, activate cath lab, and start fluids, heparin, and pressors if needed. If the participant does...
Female patient, 55 years old attends Emergency Department with chest pain that started 2 hours ago and radiates to arm, neck and jaw. Participants are...
Precipitous Labor & Neonatal Resuscitation
SimXThis scenario starts in the emergency department. There is an obviously pregnant mom who is screaming in pain. The OB/GYN cannot arrive at the hospital in time, even if they are paged. Delivery becomes imminent, and the mom gives birth to a baby with a poor tone and low heart...
This scenario starts in the emergency department. There is an obviously pregnant mom who is screaming in pain. The OB/GYN cannot arrive at the hospital...
Preeclampsia
SimXYou are working in a rural Emergency Department. You see a 35 year-old female who comes into the emergency department for a headache. Through a proper history and physical, you also note right upper quadrant abdominal pain, leg swelling, and she is obviously pregnant. She is a G1P0 who is...
You are working in a rural Emergency Department. You see a 35 year-old female who comes into the emergency department for a headache. Through a...
Sepsis
SimXThe learner is working in the emergency department, going to see a 70-year-old male who is here with abdominal pain and fever. The patient was previously told his gallbladder was bad and needs to be removed. Upon initial assessment, the patient is febrile, tachycardic, and hypotensive. If treated aggressively with...
The learner is working in the emergency department, going to see a 70-year-old male who is here with abdominal pain and fever. The patient was...